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What Is There to Say

Joe Pass · 2001

59 min · 11 tracks · jazz

An intimate collection of jazz standards that showcases intricate guitar work intertwined with emotive melodic lines.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Django — This track opens the album with a haunting tribute to legendary guitarist Django Reinhardt, showcasing Pass's nimble playing and deep tonal richness.
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    Lush Life — A pinnacle of jazz composition, Pass’s interpretation brings out the song's complex harmonies, revealing layers of emotion through subtle phrasing.
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    Come Rain or Come Shine — This rendition highlights Pass's ability to convey heartfelt sentiment, transforming the song into a reflective journey with his expressive guitar work.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady melodic exploration throughout
  • intimate moments for quiet reflection
  • emotive guitar work captivates attention
  • for evening relaxation

Maybe skip if you

  • seeking upbeat party atmosphere
  • prefer fast-paced listening experiences

Where this album fits

Career context
By 2001, Joe Pass was a revered figure in jazz guitar, known for his virtuosity and innovative approach. 'What Is There to Say' marked his late-career return to recording, following a period where he focused on live performances, solidifying his status as a master interpreter of classic repertoire.
Stylistic neighbors
Wes Montgomery· Jim Hall· Grant Green

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Django 5:02
  • 2 Old Folks 4:13
  • 3 I Concentrate on You 4:04
  • 4 I'll Be Around 5:01
  • 5 They Can't Take That Away From Me 4:02
  • 6 Medley: It's All in the Game / Yesterday 6:29
  • 7 Come Rain or Come Shine 4:30
  • 8 On Green Dolphin Street 7:01
  • 9 What Is There to Say 6:44
  • 10 Nobody Else but Me 5:17
  • 11 Lush Life 7:15

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